The serenity of the country with the amenities of the city. Smiling faces and friendly dispositions. Great weather. Super schools and churches. Abundant recreational opportunities. A growing and progressive business climate located near air, railroad and highway access. Put them all together and you have Headland.
You are hereby notified that due to the Council's attendance at the Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Convention, the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2011 has been moved to Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in Council Chambers, City Hall, Headland, Alabama, at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor and Council
Henry County EMS along with the City of Headland and the City of Abbeville is providing CodeRED Weather Warning subscriptions for residents who would like to be notified via their cell phone when severe weather alerts are sent out.
The City of Headland Water Department has announced a change in the date for water bill late charges.
Effective on the October bills, the late date will be the 15th of each month. All past-due balances must still be paid by the 14th of each month to avoid interruption of service.
Marvel at our majestic oaks that blanket the park lawn with cool shadows on a summer evening. If you look closely, you might catch a glimpse of a robin or cardinal as they fly from branch to branch.
Think back to how the park must have looked like when the oaks were freshly planted, the road was dirt and how crowded the square was on a Friday or Saturday when Headland was the regions main shopping area.
The Farmers Market on the Town Square in Headland, Alabama will be open from 8am-12pm each Saturday until November 28th. Read on for pictures of what local growers and vendors are selling to the general public.
Riley Awards CDBG Grants to Ozark, Headland and Cottonwood
Gov. Bob Riley has awarded nearly $1.4 million in grants for improvement projects in Ozark, Headland and Cottonwood. Riley awarded a $500,000 grant to Headland and a $399,586 grant to Cottonwood to improve sewer systems in those towns. A $488,476 grant to Ozark will fund a plan to revitalize one of the city’s main corridors. The three grants are part of the Community Development Block Grant program.
“In today’s difficult economy, there are many vital projects that local governments are unable to undertake without assistance,” Riley said. “I am pleased we are able to help these cities improve the quality of life for residents.”
Headland will replace a sewer line and pumping station serving about 735 households in the city’s central and north sections. Broken clay sewer lines and an undersized, outdated pumping system have contributed to sewage backup in the neighborhood, especially during heavy rains. Local funding of $141,946 has been pledged for the project.
Headland’s inaugural farmers’ market deemed a great success
A lot of work by a lot of people paid off Saturday morning as Headland first ever farmers’ market brought praise from organizers, vendors and attendees alike. “We were thrilled,” Amanda Mueller, farmers’ market chairman, said Monday morning. “It was a great event.”
Mrs. Mueller said she was told the event ranked as high as similar markets in Auburn and Dothan. “Overall, it was just fabulous… a huge success. We hope the vendors were happy.”
While saying the organizers would understand if there would be somewhat of a letdown following the first event, Mrs. Mueller promised work would continue to make sure Saturday’s level of excitement remains. “We will be rotating vendors to keep the products fresh,” she said. “We also will operate on Harvest Day and we have special Halloween events set.”
Remembering the past... Headland, Alabama; a growing city located in the southwestern section of Henry County in the southeastern section of the State of Alabama! The city was named after Dr. James Joshua Head who registered his cleared area of 160 acres in Montgomery in 1865; this land became the largest and earliest settlement, known as Head's Land. The Post Office created a postmark for the town and put "Headland" for its name. The town was founded in 1871 and was incorporated in 1884.
Headland—Looking to the future, honoring the past
Since Dr. Joshua J. Head purchased the land upon which Headland sits in 1871, the area first known as “Head’s Land” has prospered. From the initial timber industry, which furnished a living for early residents, to today’s agricultural, commercial and manufacturing endeavors, Headland has been a progressive city.
The removal of local trees led to the planting of corn, cotton and finally peanuts to the area. As with many other southeast Alabama towns, the peanut brought prosperity to Headland, and laid the groundwork for an agribusiness-based economy that continues to this day. Accompanying the agriculture outlook today are numerous manufacturing, service and retail endeavors which work together to keep the economic outlook bright. It’s location near highway, rail, water and air centers serves the city well in promoting industry. Headland was incorporated as a town in 1884 and a city in 1893. Moving into its second hundred years the city is enjoying a rebirth as a new generation of native Headland residents is joined by many residents relocating from other areas. New ideas are bringing change to Headland, and the city is opening its doors to progress.
Moving deeper into the new millennium, you are invited to become part of our growing city. Bring your ideas. Bring your creativity. Bring your optimism. And be sure that you and your families will be welcome as Headland continues to open its doors to the future.
Living the present.... The City of Headland has received grant funding for a major redesign of our town square area including a new modern sidewalk design, landscaping and lighting. This will benefit our citizen, merchants and visitors as come downtown to shop at one of our fine stores, eat at one of our wonderful restaurants, visit our libray or attend to government business at our city hall. Our citizens will have an even more enjoyable walk around our town square on a cool summer afternoon.
Planning for the future... A city which will not plan for the future is, in effect, living in the past. For that reason, the City of Headland is at the present working on plans for a prosperous future.
A number of public meetings have been held to gauge the public’s support of and ideas for the project. Groups such as Renaissance Headland have been working with the city government and engineering concerns to create a design which will appeal to all city residents. A plan for the work, which is scheduled to get under early summer and hopefully be completed around Thanksgiving, is available for viewing in the lobby of the city hall.
The city recognizes many of its infrastructure features are lagging behind as the city is experiencing growth. To remedy this, Headland is seeking grant funding which will help with needed upgrading of the city’s sewage facilities from East Church Street north to the lagoon and lift station. The grant preparation is underway at this time and city officials are optimistic funding will be received.
Plans such as the aforementioned sidewalk and sewage projects are only a small part of what will soon be the city’s history. Without a plan to coordinate such projects, it will be hard to coordinate needed work and tie it all into an organized package which will benefit all the city’s population in an orderly fashion.
To ensure such order, Headland has contracted with the KPS Group of Birmingham to create a comprehensive plan for the growth of Headland. This plan will set in writing the ways and means of city operation for the next 25-plus years. Zoning ordinances, street and sewer plans, building rules… all are but a part of the comprehensive plan which will, in effect, be the framework for the future of Headland.
As Headland eyes and reveres its past, the city realizes the lessons learned as it lives in the present. But, it is also open to new ideas which will provide growth and prosperity as the future arrives.
The U.S.Census Bureau will be conducting tests for Census Works for the 2010 Census on each Tuesday at the Headland City Hall. Click here for flyer.
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An intense disastrous experience,such as an act of terrorism, will dramatically change the lives of those victimized. Violent and unexpected acts of terrorism may leave victims with serious physical and emotional wounds. Following the shock and trauma of an act of terrorism,victims may have to work with several organizations to investigate the crime and to bring the perpetrators to justice. This brochure briefly describes your fights in the federal criminal justice system. It also describes some services that are available to assist you in the aftermath of a terrorist attack.
You are hereby notified that due to the Council's attendance at the Alabama League of Municipalities Annual Convention, the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, 2011 has been moved to Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in Council Chambers, City Hall, Headland, Alabama, at 6:00 p.m.
The City of Headland Water Department has announced a change in the date for water bill late charges.
The Farmers Market on the Town Square in Headland, Alabama will be open from 8am-12pm each Saturday until November 28th. Read on for pictures of what local growers and vendors are selling to the general public.
Gov. Bob Riley
An intense disastrous experience,such as an act of terrorism, will dramatically change the lives of those victimized. Violent and unexpected acts of terrorism may leave victims with serious physical and emotional wounds. Following the shock and trauma of an act of terrorism,victims may have to work with several organizations to investigate the crime and to bring the perpetrators to justice. This brochure briefly describes your fights in the federal criminal justice system. It also describes some services that are available to assist you in the aftermath of a terrorist attack.
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